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28-06-2008, 06:05 PM
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Im restoring a 1971 XY and want to install a car alarm.
Problem is Im not sure which brand to go with. There are not a lot of sites out there that are unbiased. Whats your opinion? Cobra, Mongoose, Black Widow or another brand? Regards, Ozzman. :togo: |
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28-06-2008, 11:10 PM
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playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: miriam vale , qld
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g`day ozzman
i used to install car alarms for 9 years until i sold my business 2 years ago. i think that the "cobra" alarms are ok quality but have less agents than a lot of others meaning if you have a problem it might be harder to get it fixed. ( italian company i think from memory ) http://www.cobracaralarms.com.au/Home/home/Home-Page "mongoose" make some very good alarms and have good back up.(australian company ) http://www.mongoose.com.au/ "black widow" never imprested me much exept for the fact that they provided me with plenty of customers who wanted their black widow alarms replaced with something else. removed more black widow alarms from cars than any other brand. (amarican company ) "vision" are a good brand and have suppled a lot of factory fitted alarms and immobilisers (autralian company ) http://www.vision-group.com.au/vsp/index.htm "auto watch" are another very good brand with some exellent products ( south african company ) http://www.pfk.co.za/CompanyProfile13.aspx "dynamco" - "cyclops" quite good with lots of outlets . (australian company ) http://www.dynamco.com.au/ personally i would use "mongoose" "auto watch" "vision" or "dynamco" probably in that order but it depends on just what you need in an alarm . check the options and features available on different models and brands. DONT buy a cheap lower end of range alarm , you will regret it.
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 Last edited by dave351cid; 28-06-2008 at 11:24 PM. |
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28-06-2008, 11:50 PM
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playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
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here is a good sourse of car security info and facts. car safe is an organisation developed by all australian goverments, motoring assosiations and insurance companies to reduce car theft.
http://www.carsafe.com.au/
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 |
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29-06-2008, 06:44 AM
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Thanks Bro. Guess I wont go near Black widow. I like the idea of buying Australian. Ill investigate the Mongoose system. I havent got the car back and im already as paranoid of theft as hell.
Ive attached a couple of pics of the body so far. Not too far to go til I get it home. Ps. The colour is Toxic. Its a BA colour. |
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29-06-2008, 10:48 AM
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playing in my big shed
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looking good.
you should put a thread in the "project cars" section. i`m there are a lot of members who would like to see it come together.
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 |
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03-01-2009, 04:06 PM
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something like this??
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MONGOOSE-CAR-...1%7C240%3A1318 im interested in getting one, what does everyone think |
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04-01-2009, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
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Speak to Stav from Stingray Car Security (a sponsor on here). Very good to deal with and knows his stuff.
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04-01-2009, 06:01 PM
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I Bought a mongoose, after doing alot of homework.
Pretty good price too. I think m80 Has ability to be upgraded for extras like c/locking, sensors for if front end is jacked up etc. I worked for a company that installed Black widows. They were a big name in the early 90's. I still choose something different though. I few members have put up some links to have a look at. One recommendation though, check out the cost of replacement remotes if required.... Cheers
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what kind of problems have the black widows given people? we have already bought 3 and fitted 2... |
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Which car alarm
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